Grand Divisions: A Politics Podcast

USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee
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Tennessean politics reporter Joel Ebert and state politics reporter Natalie Allison host this Tennessee politics and policy podcast. Hear from candidates, constituents and other reporters as they dive in and analyze issues voters need to know.

  1. 06/18/2020

    Black lawmakers plead for Forrest bust removal; Senate passes budget ahead of House

    Sorry for the delay on this week's episode. With furloughs this week and next, the next episode may be out later than usual. This week on the podcast, we talk about how national questions and conversations about racism have undoubtedly erupted at the Tennessee legislature, and how black legislators say they're feeling about a lack of progress on racism. The episode also includes a brief overview of the Senate's budget, which the House has returned this week to finally put to a vote.

    20 min

  2. 06/09/2020

    Tennessee eyes RNC and the governor releases a new budget proposal

    Last week, state Republican lawmakers and party officials quickly seized on reports of Nashville being under consideration to host the upcoming Republican National Convention. Also last week, Gov. Bill Lee's administration presented lawmakers with their latest budget recommendation, which seeks to eliminate pay raises proposed earlier this year while creating a new state employee buyout program.

    15 min

  3. 06/02/2020

    Protests erupt throughout Tennessee ahead of lawmakers' official return

    Joel and Natalie discuss the unrest that has ensnared America this week after police killed George Floyd in Minneapolis. Violence erupted in Nashville Saturday after a peaceful rally, leading to businesses being damaged and a small fire being set at city hall. They also discuss the return of Tennessee lawmakers.

    20 min

  4. 05/26/2020

    Lawmakers return and examining a congressman's stock trades

    On this episode, you'll hear from Sen. Bo Watson, R-Hixson, and Rep. Ron Gant, Rossville. In separate interviews, both lawmakers give a preview of the work the legislature will face in the days ahead as Tennessee lawmakers come back in Nashville this week for the first time since March. They'll face decisions on how to make cuts to the state budget while considering a host of different bills.

    37 min

  5. 03/31/2020

    Coronavirus in Tennessee: An update in uncertain times

    Joel and Natalie provide an update to the ever-changing coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping through the country. Due to social distancing protocol at the Tennessean's office, as well as furloughs announced by Gannett, new episodes of the podcast will be sporadic. We will not be able to commit to a once-a-week format as is usual, but we promise to bring you the updates when we can. Thank you for your understanding.

    15 min

  6. 03/10/2020

    Recovery continues after deadly tornadoes and coronavirus comes to Tennessee

    On this episode, Anita Wadhwani discusses being out in Putnam County in the days after Middle Tennessee was decimated by tornadoes, and healthcare reporter Brett Kelman provides an update on coronavirus in Tennessee.

    22 min

  7. 03/03/2020

    How race played a role in Tennessee's women's suffrage moment

    This week, Tennessean reporter Jessica Bliss joins the podcast to help interview two guests on the racial dynamics going on in the Tennessee suffrage movement. Carole Bucy, Davidson County historian with the Metro Nashville Historical Commission, and Tracy Sharpley-Whiting, a distinguished professor of humanities at Vanderbilt University, both come on this week to talk about that aspect of the suffrage centennial.

    29 min

  8. 02/25/2020

    Talking with candidates and surrogates while looking ahead to Super Tuesday

    It's time to preview Super Tuesday! On this episode, you'll hear from former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg, businessman Tom Steyer, and actress Ashley Judd, who is supporting U.S. Sen Elizabeth Warren. You'll also hear from volunteers and staffers with the campaigns of Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar.

    37 min
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Tennessean politics reporter Joel Ebert and state politics reporter Natalie Allison host this Tennessee politics and policy podcast. Hear from candidates, constituents and other reporters as they dive in and analyze issues voters need to know.

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  • Creator
    USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee
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    Grand Divisions: A Politics Podcast